Early Years Educator Level 3 Apprenticeship

  • Company: NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY NURSERY LIMITED
  • Location: NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE1 8ST
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: £15,392.00 per year
  • Sector: Education and early years
  • Ref: NAS-2000022703
  • Application Deadline Date: 20/04/2026
  • Start Date: 27/04/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: 37 Hours a week - all year round. Schedule to be discussed.

Brief Description

An Early Years Practitioner (EYP) works in a range of early years settings delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) including; full day-care, children’s centres, playgroups, pre-schools, nursery schools, reception. This apprenticeship is a great first step into a career in the Early Years sector.

Future Prospects


  • Upon successful completion of this qualification, learners can enter the workforce as a qualified level 3 Early Years Practitioner or continue to study for a level 5 Diploma, holding Early Years Educator status, including the Early Years Educator apprenticeship

Vacancy Detail


  • Early Years Practitioners work with and care for children from birth to 5 years

  • They play a role in supporting children to have the best start to their education

  • You will work as part of a team planning, monitoring and evaluating activities for children from birth to approximately five years of age

  • Ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of the children in the room at all times is essential

  • To build positive relationships with the children, families, colleagues and internal/external professionals

Other Information

At the Northumbria University Nursery, we are looking for an apprentice to work mainly in the baby room – full training will be provided. 

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